Man United Handed Transfer Boost as Karim Adeyemi’s ‘Stalled’ Dortmund Contract Talks Spark Summer Exit Rumours
Story: Written by November 24,2025
Manchester United have received a potential summer advantage after reports suggested that Karim Adeyemi’s contract discussions with Borussia Dortmund have hit a major roadblock, increasing speculation about a possible move away from Germany.
While United must wait until Monday for their next Premier League match, defeats for Manchester City and Liverpool on Saturday present a golden chance for the Red Devils to close the gap in the top-four chase. Securing Champions League football could heavily influence their summer recruitment drive.
New manager Ruben Amorim has been linked with several midfield additions, yet reports indicate that he still wants to strengthen his attacking options ahead of next season.
According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Adeyemi’s negotiations with Dortmund have become “very complicated,” and with no breakthrough on the horizon, his agent Jorge Mendes has begun speaking with other clubs who are monitoring the situation.
The links to the 23-year-old winger are surprising considering United invested heavily in their forward line last summer, welcoming Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko. These players are expected to form a long-term attacking core, leaving no obvious starting spot for Adeyemi.
Even if he is seen as a future investment, the German international may find himself spending long stretches as a squad option rather than an automatic starter. With United also facing urgent midfield needs, prioritising another forward raises eyebrows — though Adeyemi would certainly expand Amorim’s tactical flexibility up front.
Could Manchester United Beat Arsenal to Adeyemi’s Signature?
Adeyemi has under two years remaining on his contract, and if no extension is reached soon, Dortmund may be forced to sell him in the upcoming summer to avoid losing him on a free transfer.
If the winger becomes available at a lower fee, United could be tempted — especially as co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has repeatedly stressed the importance of smart, financially efficient signings.
However, Arsenal are also reportedly in the race. Convincing Adeyemi to choose Old Trafford over the Emirates may be difficult, particularly if United cannot guarantee European football next season.
His path into Arsenal’s starting XI would not be straightforward either, as he would need to challenge established attackers like Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, and Leandro Trossard.
